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The Resistance Banker

Name: The Resistance Banker
Director: Joram Lürsen
Released: 2018
Duration: 124 min

Representation Score

3.5/10

Limited

2018

TV-MA

Director

Joram Lürsen

Runtime

124 minutes

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The film is set in a historical context and focuses on the strategic use of financial systems to undermine an oppressive regime during the Dutch occupation. It highlights the specific socio-political dynamics of the time. While the film lacks modern representations of diversity, it effectively portrays the disruption of traditional institutional power. The narrative is deeply rooted in the socio-political complexities of the era.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Resistance Banker have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film centers on the survival strategies of the resistance movement. There is no clear indication of LGBTQ narratives or non-traditional gender identities being central to the plot.

How does The Resistance Banker portray gender?

Fair

Male protagonists Walraven and Gijs van Hall take center stage. Women play crucial roles in the resistance, but leadership positions remain predominantly male-driven.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Resistance Banker?

Limited

The cast reflects the historical demographics of 1940s Netherlands. The narrative emphasizes the specific ethnic and national identity of the Dutch population under occupation.

How does The Resistance Banker represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film presents a nuanced view of institutional corruption. It portrays the subversion of oppressive financial and governing structures as a moral imperative for national sovereignty.

Does The Resistance Banker include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no clear depiction of physical or cognitive disabilities within the narrative.

Present on Screen

Shows how systemic tools can dismantle oppressive regimes through financial manipulation.
Offers a nuanced look at institutional corruption and the moral importance of challenging oppressive systems.

Limited or Absent

Does not include characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity, focusing primarily on male-driven strategic actions.
Maintains traditional wartime hierarchies with limited roles for women and diverse identities.

Official Synopsis

In the occupied Netherlands during World War II, banker Walraven van Hall is asked to use his financial contacts to help the Dutch resistance. With his brother Gijs, he comes up with a risky plan to take out huge loans and use the money to finance the Resistance.

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